FINALLY! THE FASHION-ISHA FALL 2016 MUST-HAVE LIST

Thursday, September 01, 2016

It's that time again...time to announce my Fall 2016 must-haves!

Sure I'm sad to see summer slip away, but I'm also happy to welcome this new season of renewal and starting over. The kids go back school, it's time for spiritual introspection, and schedules become more settled (after all the holidays of course). And, when the cooler breezes arrive, they actually feel refreshingly welcome.

And along with those breezes comes the excitement of a transitioning wardrobe and glorious new Fall fashion!

Here are my top 10 must-haves for fall 2016. Click on the links to shop and follow.

Move over Spanx, Esteez's new tummy control pencil skirts are going to be the foundation pieces I build my fall and winter wardrobe around. Imagine pulling on a skirt that makes you look and feel amazing. Every. Single. Time.

Velvet is IN for fall big time, and I for one am super excited! I've always loved over-the-top fashion, and a few years ago, when minimalist was all the rage, I got these amazing Tom Ford shoes from Amuze.com, and didn't get the use out of them that I should have. I can't wait to break them out of their very fancy box again, and add a pair of velvet booties or two to my velvet shoe repertoire.

Tube Skirts LA brings us the easiest way to get dressed on those chilly, rushed mornings. What could be better than throwing on a cozy, one piece sweater dress that looks as fabulous as if you spent the whole morning planning your outfit. Not to mention that last night's dinner and drinks out won't even show.

Or, try my second favorite from @Tubeskirtsla, the flattering Le Frock dress, for transitioning from summer to fall in comfort and style.

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This is a must-have I literally can't live without. iPhone shmiPhone...there's nothing like real paper and pens to keep your life organized and anxiety free. Add the fact that this planner is designed by a busy, like-minded, Jewish mom, and you know it's going to be THE item that effectively plans your life, and calms you down better than a Xanax washed down with vodka. This beautifully designed planner is chock full of inspirational quotes, spots for daily goals and gratitude, candle lighting times, divrei Torah, and even has a yom tov menu planner, meal ideas, a chanukah gift list, and way more.

5. THE CAPE DRESS FROM FUSHIA NY
We could all use to lose the drama in our lives, except when it comes to fashion. Sometimes we need a little dramatic flair when getting dressed to embolden us to fly towards our dreams and goals. This amazing cape dress will do just that.

For more drama, I also love the Vogue dress from Fushia, which can be worn in like 6 different ways.

These days, we all need our fingers accessible to send those texts and post those Instagram selfies. But that doesn't mean our hands have to freeze. Made of real leather, these fur lined fingerless gloves will be our main accessory 'on hand' all winter long.

I received this Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Face Mask recently and love it! I'm not sure how effective it is in brightening my skin, but it smells and feels amazing, like I'm being transported to a field of citrus trees. And who couldn't use that on a gloomy autumn morning.

What I know for sure will work to erase the sun damage, and brighten my skin from my way-too-much-fun-in-the-sun summer (even with SPF every single day), is the Rodan + Fields REVERSE Lightening Accelerator Pack that got me hooked on R+F products in the first place.

For best results use the entire REVERSE regimen twice daily, and watch your skin transform, glow, and look 5-10 years younger in as little as 6 weeks.

All Rodan+Fields products have a 60 day empty bottle money back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose...except years off your face, of course.

A suede vest is the perfect layering piece for fall. Wear it with the tummy control pencil skirts (#1) or over your favorite dresses. With a suede vest you can create endless outfits by mixing and matching all your pieces. And, the real reason why a suede vest is a fall must-have? It's the perfectly flattering cover-all, of course.

9. A SILVER PLEATED SKIRT
If you've stepped into any Zara or Topshop recently, you know that pleats are in big time this fall, and shiny iridescents and metallics are in too. I say combine the two trends and go for a silver pleated skirt that can be dressed way up...or down too.

A modern asymmetrical top is the new fall jacket. Put away those leather and denim moto jackets (for now) and update your autumn layering look with a contemporary top that has a flattering silhouette, like this top from Shop Sheek, which can be worn with the zipper either in the front or back.

Of course there are plenty more things I love for Fall. Hello Stuart Weitzman peep-toe boots! And I've been drooling over Chloe handbags, and colorful fur Fendi inspired bags too, but those items are not very budget friendly. What about those deep, dark lipsticks that are so on point now? But are they actually flattering?